Passion for a hobby/activity, like Facebook use, isn't a bad thing. However, sometimes it is healthy and sometimes it damages us. Harmonious passions = something we enjoy, can control, and feel good about engaging in, whereas obsessive passions = something we can enjoy, can't control, and feel guilt about after engagement. Obsessive passions are more likely to predict addiction-like symptoms meaning we neglect other priorities such as social interactions, work, etc. leading to emotional distress and lowered life satisfaction.
Which type of passion do you have?
Citation: Mylonopoulos, N., & Theoharakis, V. (2021). Are you keeping your Facebook passions and habit under control? A dual-system perspective on Facebook addiction-like symptoms. International Journal of Electronic Commerce, 25(2), 181-203. https://doi.org/10.1080/10864415.2021.1887697
